wait turn



wait one's turn

Fig. to keep from doing something until everyone ahead of you has done it. You can't cross the intersection yet. You must wait your turn. I can't wait my turn. I'm in a tremendous hurry.
See also: turn, wait

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Vlasis-Greek
CarleyKAHR-leeEnglish (Modern)
KlavdiyaKLAHV-dee-yah (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian
Juro (2)joo:-ṙo:Japanese
Genevajə-NEE-vəEnglish
AoibheEE-vaIrish